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Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Rehabilitation
Narrative theory goes back to Plato. It is an approach that tries
to understand the abstract mechanism behind the story. This theory
has evolved throughout the years and has been adopted by numerous
domains and disciplines. Narrative therapy is one of many fields of
narrative that emerged in the 1990s and has turned into a rich
research field that feeds many disciplines today. Further study on
the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of narrative therapy is
vital to understand how it can be utilized to support society.
Narrative Theory and Therapy in the Post-Truth Era focuses on the
structure of the narrative and the possibilities it offers for
therapy as well as the post-modern sources of spiritual conflict
and how to benefit from the possibilities of the narrative while
healing them. Covering topics such as psychotherapy, cognitive
narratology, art therapy, and narrative structures, this reference
work is ideal for therapists, psychologists, communications
specialists, academicians, researchers, practitioners, scholars,
instructors, and students.
Enhance your clinical practice and your understanding of
rehabilitation literature through applied statistics Step-by-step,
this interactive learning experience makes clinically relevant
statistical procedures easier to understand, organize, interpret,
and use when evaluating patients and the effectiveness of your
practice.
Only statistical procedures with direct clinical application
have been selected to guide you through patient assessments,
selecting the best tools for your practice, enhancing your
understanding of predicting prognosis and responders to treatment,
and outlining a method to critique clinical practice guidelines.
With this reader-friendly, real-world approach you'll be able to
meet the need for evidence to support your practice, gain a deeper
understanding of clinical research, and systematically evaluate
patient outcomes.
In addition to a great text, you'll also find video tutorials on
the CD-ROM--included FREE in every book. These videos are
step-by-step guides through statistical analysis exercises using
data sets that are also included. Each data set contains
hypothetical patient data that is similar to real rehabilitation
research. You'll know when to use the CD-ROM when you see the
special callout boxes throughout the text. The CD-ROM will guide
you through clinical exercises that simplify the use of statistical
software programs including Excel, NCSS, and SPSS in addition to
others.
This book addresses instruments, methodologies and diagnostic
methods used to evaluate and diagnose human movement, locomotion
and physical status in general. Starting from historical
perspective, the idea of understanding human locomotion by applying
technical measurement devices and incorporating measurement data
into physical representation of gross body movement is presented
and explained, an approach known as inverse dynamics. With this
approach as a kind of umbrella concept, components of measurement
systems including relevant signal and data processing methods are
described. Modern instruments to capture body movement by measuring
its kinematics, kinetics and surface electromyography (sEMG) are
thus described; all systems being used dominantly-if not
exclusively-in a movement analysis laboratory setting. Focusing
mainly on human posture and gait, but including also examples of
movement patterns from selected kinesiological and sports
activities, the book attempts to present essentials of biomechanics
and biomedical engineering approach to this subject matter. It
illustrates how data collected and elaborated by modern engineering
technology can complement traditional expert knowledge of a
kinesiologist or a medical doctor. The book is applicable in the
fields of sports, physical activities, as well as in medical
diagnostics and rehabilitation. The examples of this book's
practical application might be in evaluation of efficiency of human
gait, in evaluation of skeletal muscle fatigue in physical
exercise, in biomechanical diagnostics of traumatological
conditions requiring orthopaedic treatment and the like. This book
can also be used in planning and executing research endeavours,
particularly in a clinical context as a reference for various
diagnostics procedures. It presents the lecture notes of a course
carrying the same name within Medical Studies in English at the
University of Zagreb for more than a decade.
Das Buch richtet sich an Personen, die bei der Arbeit haufig von
Multitasking-Anforderungen betroffen sind (mit und ohne
Belastungsstoerungen) sowie an Fuhrungskrafte, die fur diese
Mitarbeiter/innen Personalverantwortung tragen. Multitasking als
Metapher fur die vielen Informationen, die wir taglich zu
verarbeiten haben, hat inzwischen einen festen Platz in unserem
Alltagswortschatz. Dennoch ist Multitasking kein Schicksal. Die
damit verbundenen Anforderungen koennen vielmehr aktiv bewaltigt
werden. Voraussetzung dafur ist, man weiss wie. Ziel des Ratgebers
ist es, die fur die moderne Arbeit notwendigen Kompetenzen zur
Selbststeuerung sichtbar zu machen, zu erweitern und zu einem
festen Bestandteil des Arbeitsalltags zu machen. Aus dem Inhalt
Multitasking besser verstehen und bewaltigen - Organisations- und
technische Hilfsmittel effektiv nutzen - Die Arbeit (noch) besser
strukturieren - Die geistigen Fahigkeiten weiterentwickeln -
Arbeitseinstellungen erkennen und andern - Das Wechselspiel von
Beanspruchung und Erholung verstehen und nutzen -
Verhaltensanderungen erfolgreich umsetzen.
This proceedings book presents papers from the 10th Cambridge
Workshops on Universal Access and Assistive Technology. The CWUAAT
series of workshops have celebrated a long history of
interdisciplinarity, including design disciplines, computer
scientists, engineers, architects, ergonomists, ethnographers,
ethicists, policymakers, practitioners, and user communities. This
reflects the wider increasing realisation over the long duration of
the series that design for inclusion is not limited to technology,
engineering disciplines, and computer science but instead requires
an interdisciplinary approach. The key to this is providing a
platform upon which the different disciplines can engage and see
each other's antecedents, methods, and point of view. This
proceedings book of the 10th CWUAAT conference presents papers in a
variety of topics including Reconciling usability, accessibility,
and inclusive design; Designing inclusive assistive and
rehabilitation systems; Designing cognitive interaction with
emerging technologies; Designing inclusive architecture; Data
mining and visualising inclusion; Legislation, standards, and
policy in inclusive design; Situational inclusive interfaces; and
The historical perspective: 20 years of CWUAAT. CWUAAT has always
aimed to be inclusive in the fields that it invites to the
workshop. We must include social science, psychologies,
anthropologies, economists, politics, governance, and business.
This requirement is now energised by imminent new challenges
arising from techno-social change. In particular, artificial
intelligence, wireless technologies, and the Internet of Things
generate a pressing need for more socially integrated projects with
operational consequences on individuals in the built environment
and at all levels of design and society. Business cases and urgent
environmental issues such as sustainability and transportation
should now be a focus point for inclusion in an increasingly
challenging world. This proceedings book continues the goal of
designing for inclusion, as set out by the CWUAAT when it first
started.
This book provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in
the field of motor neuroprosthetics and brain-machine interfaces.
Chapters in this book are provided by leading experts in the field
and include topics such as the design and control of
multidimensional prosthetics and exoskeletons, deep brain
stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, deep learning for
brain machine interfaces, biofeedback, and cognitive intent for
adaptation of motor prostheses. This book is a great resource for
undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, engineers from
related disciplines, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the
latest progress in the field of motor neuroprostheses.
The purpose of this book is to educate readers regarding the
efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation across a variety of
neurological conditions, with specific emphasis on
rehabilitation-related change detectable via neuroimaging. For ease
of reference, this information is divided into separate chapters by
neurological condition, since the nature of cognitive impairment
and mechanism of rehabilitation may differ across populations. Also
included are discussions of the use of neuroimaging in cognitive
rehabilitation trials, rigorous design of cognitive rehabilitation
trials to have greater scientific impact (e.g., obtaining Class I
evidence), and future directions for the field. As such, the book
is designed to be useful to both clinicians and researchers
involved in the rehabilitation of such conditions so that they can
make informed decisions regarding evidence-based treatment to
deploy in clinical settings or to further study in research
endeavors.
Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics!
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a
clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant
rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three
sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and
prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and
special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic
limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest
technology and materials in the field, new evidence on
effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload
associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case
studies - it's a great resource for students and rehabilitation
professionals alike. Comprehensive coverage addresses
rehabilitation in a variety of environments, including acute care,
long-term care and home health care, and outpatient settings. Book
organized into three parts corresponding with typical patient
problems and clinical decision-making. The latest evidence-based
research throughout text help you learn clinical-decision making
skills. Case studies present real-life scenarios that demonstrate
how key concepts apply to clinical decision-making and
evidence-based practice. World Health Organization disablement
model (ICF) incorporated to help you learn how to match patient's
limitations with the best clinical treatment. Multidisciplinary
approach in a variety of settings demonstrates how physical
therapists can work with the rest of the healthcare team to provide
high quality care in orthotic/prosthetic rehabilitation. The latest
equipment and technology throughout text addresses the latest
options in prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation Authoritative
information from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd
Edition is incorporated throughout. A wealth of tables and boxes
highlight vital information for quick reference and ease of use.
NEW! Color photographs improve visual appeal and facilitates
learning. NEW! Increased evidence-based content includes updated
citations; coverage of new technology such as microprocessors,
microcontrollers, and integrated load cells; new evidence on the
effectiveness and efficacy of interventions; and new evidence on
cognitive workload usage. NEW! Authors Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD,
GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT and Sheng-Che (Steven) Yen, PT, PhD add
their expertise to an already impressive list of contributors.
This book provides readers with detailed guidance on the
evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and disorders of
the elbow, including dislocation, complex instability, articular
fractures, epicondylitis and epitrochleitis, distal biceps and
triceps tendon injuries, peripheral nerve pathology, snapping
triceps syndrome, elbow stiffness, and upper limb compartment
syndrome. The choice between conservative and surgical treatment in
different settings is clearly explained, and detailed advice
offered on selection of surgical technique. A separate section
provides a deeper understanding of the most common sports-related
elbow pathologies, and their management, based on careful
correlation with the movements performed by athletes in particular
sports. Extensive consideration is also given to rehabilitation and
physiotherapy protocols. This book will be of value for all
orthopedic surgeons and other specialists who care for patients
with elbow injuries, which can represent a challenge even to the
more experienced.
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